2006 Ford Ranger Trouble starting

2006 FORD RANGER
80,000 MILES
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DSIMS66
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Twice in the last month I have had trouble where my truck will not start. When I turn the ignition, the engine turns over but will not crank. I can push start the truck and it will start when I pop the clutch. After that it will start with no problems for a while. I changed the spark plugs and wires after the first time this happened, and it started fine for a few weeks, but yesterday it happened again. I push started it and it is starting with no problem at the moment.
Sep 5, 2013 at 12:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked to see if there is spark and fuel to the engine when it won't start? If you are missing both, switch the EEC relay with a known good one with the same part number. It is located under the hood in the relay box. Then try to start it.

Sep 5, 2013 at 5:36 PM
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